Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Lynchburg by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 3 in 4 United States counties have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.

Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.

The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.

Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Lynchburg area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.

Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Lynchburg were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

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Koto Japanese Steakhouse

1 / 29

#29. Koto Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 2.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2118 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Good Taste

2 / 29

#28. Good Taste

- Rating: 2.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7701 Timberlake Road Ste 111 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

3 / 29

#27. Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 2.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3700 Candlers Mountain Road Ste Z Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Choice Hibachi Buffet

4 / 29

#26. Choice Hibachi Buffet

- Rating: 3.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2623 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Buffets, Asian Fusion, American
- Read more on Yelp

King House Chinese Kitchen

5 / 29

#25. King House Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2509 Memorial Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Jade Palace

6 / 29

#24. Jade Palace

- Rating: 3.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7118 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kyoto Japanese Express

7 / 29

#23. Kyoto Japanese Express

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211-E Forest Brook Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

TY Thai Cuisine

8 / 29

#22. TY Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 3.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 Tradewynd Drive Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

New China Restaurant

9 / 29

#21. New China Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Waterlick Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Dragon's Garden

10 / 29

#20. Dragon's Garden

- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4925 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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King's Island Restaurant

11 / 29

#19. King's Island Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2804 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Aji Ramen & Sushi

12 / 29

#18. Aji Ramen & Sushi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 908 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Kenko Hibachi

13 / 29

#17. Kenko Hibachi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 112 Cornerstone St. Unit C Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

14 / 29

#16. Osaka Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2117 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai 99 Kitchen

15 / 29

#15. Thai 99 Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 Wadsworth St. Ste 100 Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Yamato

16 / 29

#14. Yamato

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4915 Fort Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

New Yamazato

17 / 29

#13. New Yamazato

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 228 Amelon Sq Madison Heights, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Milan Indian Cuisine

18 / 29

#12. Milan Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2124 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

King House

19 / 29

#11. King House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13995 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Suzaku Cafe

20 / 29

#10. Suzaku Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 Simons Run Ste G Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Annie's Indian Kitchen

21 / 29

#9. Annie's Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 17928 Forest Road Forest, Virginia
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Just Get Thai Express

22 / 29

#8. Just Get Thai Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 112 Cornerstone St. Ste A Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Sawa Japanese Steakhouse

23 / 29

#7. Sawa Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 14595 Forest Road Forest, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Mizumi Japanese Bistro

24 / 29

#6. Mizumi Japanese Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1125 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Saigon Kitchen

25 / 29

#5. Pho Saigon Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 20722 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Oishii! Japanese Hibachi & Sushi

26 / 29

#4. Oishii! Japanese Hibachi & Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3412 Waterlick Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hot and Cold Cafe

27 / 29

#3. Hot and Cold Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1206 Main St. Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Viet

28 / 29

#2. Pho Viet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 14805 Forest Road Unit 221 Forest, Virginia
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Koreanz K-BBQ & Korean Comfort Food

29 / 29

#1. Koreanz K-BBQ & Korean Comfort Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2104 Wards Road Lynchburg, Virginia
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.